2000 BMW 525 vs. 1962 Buick Invicta
To start off, 2000 BMW 525 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Buick Invicta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Buick Invicta would be higher. At 6,576 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Buick Invicta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Buick Invicta (325 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2000 BMW 525. (170 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Buick Invicta weights approximately 275 kg more than 2000 BMW 525. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1962 Buick Invicta (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 525. (331 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1962 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 525. 1962 Buick Invicta has automatic transmission and 2000 BMW 525 has manual transmission. 2000 BMW 525 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1962 Buick Invicta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 525 | 1962 Buick Invicta | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 525 | Invicta |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 6576 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 331 Nm | 583 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 106.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 2070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1990 mm |
